UK airports, including Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport, have introduced updated security rules that include a ban on two specific fragrances. The restrictions follow guidance from the Department for Transport, which has requested that UK airports prohibit the Spice Bomb fragrance by Viktor and Rolf and Wanted by Azzaro.
What has changed at security
At Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Next Generation Security lanes mean passengers no longer have to remove liquids and electronics from hand luggage at security. However, liquids must still be a maximum of 100ml per container. Exceptions are made for medication with prescription labels and baby food, which must be removed from hand luggage prior to x-ray screening.
Liquids covered by the rules include gels, aerosols, pastes, canned goods in sauces, perfume, makeup, e-cigarettes and lighters, with one lighter allowed per person. Further details are available on the airport's website.
Manchester Airport guidance
Manchester Airport has similar rules, with travellers no longer required to take liquids and electronics out of hand luggage. Electrical items can remain in hand luggage for the security search, and exceptions apply to medication with prescription labels and baby food.
Manchester Airport states that while the normal rule is that liquids must be under 100ml in hand luggage, this differs for essential medicine. Passengers can take prescription medication in containers over 100ml through security, including liquid dietary foodstuffs and inhalers, but only the quantity required for the journey. Proof of prescription may be needed for liquid medication in containers larger than 100ml, such as a letter from a doctor or a copy of the prescription. No proof is needed if the medication is in tablet form or in a container of 100ml or smaller.
Passenger advice
Passengers at Liverpool John Lennon Airport are advised to arrive at least two hours before departure to allow time for check-in, security and use of the departure lounge. The Civil Aviation Authority regulates security arrangements at UK airports and states that whether an item not prohibited by law is allowed through security is at the discretion of the airport, which may not allow any item it considers dangerous.
